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Melissa Hicks

Anderson

Summary

Dynamic Connections Facilitator at Shasta Head Start, specializing in Positive Behavior Support, and family engagement. Using my knowledge in crisis intervention and the Teaching Pyramid PTR-YC framework, I successfully support staff and families to implement individualized positive support plans, enhancing children's social-emotional skills, and fostering collaboration among families and educators. Passionate about empowering families and promoting inclusive environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Connections Facilitator

Shasta Head Start
Redding
04.2019 - 07.2025
  • Assist staff in creating Positive Behavior Support Plans using the Teaching Pyramid PTR-YC framework.
  • Provide direct support and role modeling to both teachers and families to ensure the successful implementation of both Positive Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Crisis Interventions.
  • Provide Teaching Pyramid for Families training to parents of children currently in the Connections Program.
  • Partner with community collaborators, ex. members of the I.E.P team, Imact, and P.I.P team members to support the achievement of goals.
  • Collaborate with parents to create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans for children in the Home Base Connections Program, as well as connect them to resources in the community to ensure successful re-entry into the classroom.
  • Maintain data entry in a timely manner.

Slate Group Leader

Rowell Family Empowerment
Redding
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Implemented social and emotional skills training for 3- to 6-year-olds using evidence-based practices.
  • Provided social, emotional, and behavioral support to children.
  • Facilitated peer interactions between children and support staff.
  • Created, facilitated, and oversaw daily activities for the children.
  • Ensured that data was obtained from all staff in order to create the program, Individual Service Plans.

Home Visitor

Shasta Head Start
Redding
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Recruited, planned, coordinated, and conducted socializations and training for children and families.
  • Ensured screenings and ongoing assessments for children were completed in a timely manner.
  • Implemented the home-based Parents as Teachers curriculum for children.
  • Created DRDP goals to support school readiness skills, as well as to support the IFSP goals.
  • Partnered with families to identify, connect to community resources, and meet their goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Simpson University
Redding CA
04-2006

Skills

  • Authorized Teaching Pyramid coach
  • Authorized facilitator for Teaching Pyramid for Families
  • Positive Behavior Support facilitator using the PTR-YC framework
  • Family coaching and engagement
  • Facilitate and implement Inclusion Plans
  • Community Resource Navigation
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Trauma-informed practices
  • Curriculum Implementation, (Parents As Teachers, Creative Curriculum)

Affiliations

  • I have been volunteering for the past 2 years in my churches Special Needs classroom where I have assisted the staff to design a classroom that empowers children ages 1-12 with varying special needs and high risk behavior to have a positive experience.
  • I have volunteered with Shasta Thrive in 2015-2017 to create evening and summer programs to serve at risk children and families.
  • I have previously worked in the early 2000's with both at risk teens and adults with varying Intellectual Disabilities as a residential staff supporting them with social and emotional development and life skills.

Timeline

Slate Group Leader

Rowell Family Empowerment
05.2023 - 08.2023

Connections Facilitator

Shasta Head Start
04.2019 - 07.2025

Home Visitor

Shasta Head Start
08.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Simpson University

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